I haven't actually listened to any CDs on it, but the RAM-modded Oppo is the finest SACD I've ever heard. I admit that I've not been exposed to the ultra high-end (EMM, Esoteric, Meridian seperates), but Ihave spent time with the upper echelon Sony, Denon, Classe', etc. stuff & the Oppo pretty much destroys them as far as sound goes. Unfortunately, the ergonomics suck, though.
